This time of year, you’ve gotta do some work to keep your home warm and cozy. Christmas lights, decorations, an extra throw blanket on the couch. And, of course, a space heater. But with all those decorations, plugs are at a premium. No problem, you think, I’ve got a power strip. Well let me say: nononononono.

Power strip are large, awkward, and difficult if you need to use your gadgets while you charge them. The PowerCube ditches the bulk, and gives you plenty of outlets in a compact package, making it easy to plug in your devices while you use them around the house. Here’s why I love it, and why I think you will, too.

A substantial PC upgrade, or even a better workspace, doesn’t have to be a huge project that drains your time and energy. If you can order the parts, there are several worthwhile improvements you can make that’ll pay off big when it’s time to work (or play). Here are some of them.

Long, multi-outlet power strips are usually found in tech-heavy places like IT department workbenches and server rooms, but there’s no reason you can’t buy and install them on the underside of your desk at home. I have one, they’re relatively cheap, and they offera slim, minimal profile that’s easy to corral cables…

Portable power strips keep you working when outlets are scarce, and keep your phone charged while you wait at the airport or work at the library. Last week we asked you for your picks. Then we rounded up the five best portable power strips. Now we’re back to crown your favorite.

Whether you’re working on the road or cozying up at the library of coffee shop with your laptop, you could probably use a few spare ports. Luckily there are tons of great portable power strips that deliver, and the best even have USB ports to charge your phone or tablet too. This week we’re looking at five of the best.

Whether you’re working in an airport, the library, or an office conference room, you could probably use a few extra ports to plug in your gear. A good portable power strip will give them to you (and a friend,) and maybe some USB ports for your phone or tablet. This week, we want to know which are the best.

Conferences and conventions are great places for meeting people, but it can be a little nerve-wracking to introduce yourself to random strangers. Plugging in a power strip can make the whole process a lot easier.

A decent surge protector is an important piece of equipment in any office or entertainment center. They don't last forever, though, so make sure you take the time and purge your surge on occasion to keep your electronics protected.

Most of us have more devices than we have plugs in the wall, which is why you'll likely find a surge protector behind most people's televisions and under our desks. However, not all surge protectors are alike, and some even put your gadgets at risk. We talked to an electrician to sort out how to tell the good ones…

One of the problems with having a lot of accessories plugged in around your computer is that even after you turn everything off they're still draining power. Instructables user schubertj wanted a way to automate the powering off of his speakers, monitors, and printer, so he hacked a USB cable into a power strip so the…

Every new device you buy seems to come with its own charging brick and cable—which is good, until you have a drawer full of them in your office, or wind up having to pack a dozen charging cables, bricks, and wall adapters before you so much as go to the library with your laptop. Thankfully, most of them are…